First, to be effective, a mask must sit over your nose and under your chin, and against your cheeks without any gaps . Second, a mask should be made of ‘densely woven cotton fabrics,’ or ‘tight-weave 100 percent cotton.’ To test the fabric, hold it up to a light source. If light passes...
It is dubbed as the “plastic water bottle” of the pandemic. Those face masks, a “must” these days, are set to become the looming environment crisis that we would face. Though light as a feather (at least four grams each), millions of face masks are discarded each day, some even thrown on...
With COVID-19 cases going up again, it is best to be reminded of the precautionary measures we've been doing when it first arrived in our country. There's also nothing wrong in adding more preventive ways to keep the virus at bay. The Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Leopoldo "Bong"...
Here are some of the best pairings we spotted at the Grammys Photos by Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock Among Hollywood's high-profile award ceremonies, the Grammys prove to have the most unconventional red carpet. Even if it goes virtual this year in light of COVID-19, music’s biggest night still...
The Department of Health reported Monday an increase in the number of COVID cases not because of the new variants but increased cases of non-compliance with the basic protocols of face masks, distancing, and frequent washing of hands, Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergerie said. The DOH has recorded...
Gracing the runway are puppets inspired by Heart Evangelista, Catriona Gray, and Michelle Obama Catriona Gray-inspired finger puppet As runway shows are now up and stomping in major fashion cities in the world, many creative directors and designers are thinking out of the box in bringing the style...
In an PTV news interview with DENR undersecretary Benny Antiporda, he revealed that ç "Face masks, face shield, and gloves are being used to protect lives. That's the main objective, but the indiscrimination of the proper disposal has defeated its purpose," shares Antiporda on how this improper...
Let these fashion items remind everyone that Covid-19 is still here and for safety protocols to be observed at all times With almost a year in community quarantine, many Filipinos have already found a way to live their lives while the pandemic continues to spread. Some even got more comfortable...
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash In two consecutive documents issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week, two brands of disposable masks have been marked as "unnotified medical device product" by the organization. Both brands—one which appears to be generic and the other...
These face masks are unlike anything you've seen Championing Filipino culture through design is not new in the local fashion industry. But with all the things that happened this year, taking that creative route has never been more essential. And the best way to make that a statement is with today's...
Based on the news , it looks like face masks are still the "it" items of the time, and for the seasons to come. So, for this holiday season, it is just right to give to your loved ones the gift of protection. And if you're finding it hard to decide where to get beautiful and effective face masks,...
